World Scholar's Cup team, Istanbul

YOUR RESOURCE HUB FOR WSC

Notes, quizzes, debate practice, flashcards, documents and podcasts, built by scholars for scholars. This season: Are We There Yet?

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About Us

Our Mission

We’re the Istanbul Spitting Alpacas, a youth-led team helping students crush the World Scholar’s Cup with top-notch resources, strategies, and a community that makes learning exciting.

We make WSC prep practical and fun, through curated notes, debate tools, and quizzes, while keeping the Alpaca spirit alive.

Achievements

Stockholm Globals: 50 medals • 3 trophies • Ranked #8

Bucharest Regionals: 30 medals • Ranked #12

Yale ToC 2024: 24 medals • Ranked #30

Yale ToC 2025: 20 medals • Ranked #29

Istanbul Regionals: 27 medals • 7 trophies • Ranked #1

Kuala Lumpur Globals: 32 medals • European / W. Middle Eastern Champion • Ranked #34

Meet the Team

Kerem Tüzün

Güney Keskinoğlu

Beren Ayorak

Kaan Akpara

Arda Sabri Tiryaki

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Notes

Are We There Yet? The Question Behind the Theme

Mind the Gap: The Space Between Here and There

Heavy Lies the Crown: The History of Succession

Out with the Old: When Societies Move On

The Long Way Round: Maps, Navigation & Wayfinding

Mistakes Were Made: The Special Area of Errors & Recoveries

Run It Back: Reboots, Sequels & Reconsiderations

The Science of Getting There: Time, Speed & Travel

Forever Young? The Quest to Stop the Clock

The Road Goes Ever On: Journeys in Art & Music

Almost Utopia: Have We Arrived Yet?

The Destination Is the Journey: A Philosophy of Arrival

The Best is Yet to Be, or Not To Be?

In Futurity, Someone Prophetic Sees

The Future Wasn't Meant to Be

If At First You Fall, Try, Try Again

Things Really Do Catch Fire

Speeches that Inspire, Speeches that Spit Fire

Reliving It Up

Entertaining Ourselves Back To Life

Much Excite, Much Ignite

The Generative Area: A Mind for Imagination

No Backup, But Restore

Punky Futures

Quizzes

No forms, no sign-ins, no waiting for us to mark it. Pick a set below, answer at your own pace, and you'll get your score and the reasoning the second you hit submit. These follow the same style as our 2025 quizzes, a mix of "do you know it" recall and "do you get it" thinking, all built around the 2026 theme, Are We There Yet?

2025 Quizzes: Google Forms Archive

Our original 2025 "Reigniting the Future" quiz sets, kept here for revision.

23.07.2025 Quiz - In Futurity, Someone Prophetic Sees & The Best Is Yet To Be Or Not To Be?

24.07.2025 Quiz - The Future Wasn’t Meant To Be

25.07.2025 Quiz - If At First You Fall, Try, Try Again

31.07.2025 Quiz - Things Really Do Catch Fire

10.08.2025 Quiz - The Genrative Area: A Mind For Imagination

11.08.2025 Quiz - First Few Topics

20.08.2025 Mock Challenge pt.1

22.08.2025 Quiz - Mock Challenge pt.2

14.09.2025 Quiz - Mixed Topics

Debate Tips & Tricks (WSC Style)

Know the Format:
WSC debates use a 3-on-3 format with three rounds: Opening, Rebuttal, and Closing. Each debater must speak exactly once. Time is limited, so structure is everything.

Roles Matter:
- 1st Speaker: Define the team's stance and structure the argument. Set tone.
- 2nd Speaker: Deepen argumentation, introduce case studies, and start dismantling opponents.
- 3rd Speaker: Rebut and wrap. Don’t introduce new arguments, this is the “mic drop” moment.

“WSC Language” Wins Rounds:
Judges reward thematic alignment. Use WSC concepts, phrasing, and even alpaca metaphors if it fits! Tie back to the current theme ("The World Reimagined", etc.) as often as possible.

Debate Like a Scholar, Not a Politician:
WSC values insight over aggression. Show empathy, curiosity, and ethical reasoning. It’s not just about proving you're right, it’s about showing how you *thought* through the issue.

Evidence Isn’t Everything:
Unlike Model UN or Policy Debate, WSC does not require cited sources. Instead, use general knowledge, analogies, and hypothetical thought experiments. A clever metaphor can beat a boring fact.

Use the “Yes, But...” Strategy:
Acknowledge what the opponent says, then twist it to your favor. Judges love debaters who listen and respond, not just recite rehearsed speeches.

Memorize These Power Phrases:
- “While that may seem valid on the surface…”
- “Let’s unpack that assumption…”
- “This isn’t just about X, it’s about what X *represents*.”
- “But what if we flipped the perspective entirely?”
- “It’s easy to say that, but let’s follow that logic to its end.”

Practice With Wacky Motions:
WSC often uses abstract or funny motions like “This House Believes That Dreams Should Be Taxed.” Don't panic. Break it down logically and focus on *why* it matters, not just what it means.

Debating Tips from WSC Champions:
- Build your arguments like a story: hook → insight → twist → moral.
- Use examples that spark curiosity: space law, AI ethics, Greek myths, sci-fi, ancient rituals, anything goes.
- Anticipate rebuttals and prepare “blocks” to neutralize them.
- Don't underestimate the closing speech, it’s your legacy moment.

Final Advice:
Be original. Be clear. Be human. A thoughtful pause or an unexpected analogy can make your speech unforgettable. And always, speak with alpaca confidence.

Ethos Pathos Logos (According to Louisiana State University)

Practice Lab: Motions & Timer

Use this space to simulate real WSC debate conditions. Generate thought-provoking motions from the 2026 theme “Are We There Yet?” and practice timed speeches with our 4-minute timer.